Up-Cycled Fabric Rosette Tree

I hate to throw anything away...especially things I have spent time and/or money on. My Upcycled Fabric Rosette Tree is 100% made from things I had around the house already.

Sometimes when you merge craft projects, magic happens. I am loving this little fall colored tree. I'm considering making one for all four seasons, as I have four of these fabric covered canvasses.

Here's what I used for this project:
1 16x20 fabric covered canvas
15-20 fabric rosettes of various sizes and colors
burlap for trunk and some leaves
glue gun
Mod Podge
Start with a fabric covered or painted canvas in your choice of colors. ( I had done mine a couple of years ago for a grouping of color blocks on my wall. I stretched the fabric over the canvas and used a staple gun to tack it to the back. Then I spread Modpodge all over the front of the fabric to give it a sheen.) Next, cut out your tree trunk and about 10 leaves from the burlap. Mod Podge the trunk to your canvas in desired location. Allow to dry completely.
Arrange the fabric rosettes (another project I had started and never finished...tell me I'm not the only one who does this) on the canvas to determine shape of the tree.

Begin glueing each rosette to the canvas using glue gun. Go around until you have adhered all of the rosettes.
Fill in the "holes" between the rosettes with the burlap leaves. Simply put a dab of glue on the end of the leaf and press it into the gaps.

Wah-lah! A masterpiece made of fabric scraps and discarded "art". This little project has been incubating in my mind for a while, as I have grown tired of looking at the unused canvasses leaning against the armoire in my bedroom. I'm glad I was finally able to put the project into motion. In the words of Hannibal from the A-Team, "I love it when a plan comes together." Do you have any projects you've started, but will never finish? Maybe you could merge some of them together into an entirely new craft.

I love this project! It's so cute and yes, one for each season would be great! Are the roses easy to make? I'd love to give them a try. I found your blog through Feathered Nest Friday and will now be following, looking forward to more inspirational posts! Feel free to visit me at pinkcherubmoon.blogspot.com! Have a wonderful day!Hugs, Leena

What a great idea and I LOVE your rosettes! Hopped over from Strut Your Stuff and happy to be your newest follower. Would love to have you stop by for a visit! Blessings ~ Judy @ www.vintagestreetdesigns.com

Ahhh, homemade art. I love it! I've had fun looking over your blog. I would love to have you come share at my link party, as well! It's hosted every Saturday, but you can still enter. Hope to see you there! http://www.oneshetwoshe.com/2012/09/hello-weekend-50-mikarose-giveaway.html

Wonderful project, Nici. You are so talented. Thanks so much for linking up to Tasty Thursdays on The Mandatory Mooch!! I hope you will link up again. The party will be live tonight. http://www.mandatorymooch.blogspot.com

Nici,This is so cute. You did a great job. Thank you so much for sharing with Wednesdays Adorned From Above Link Party last week. This weeks Link Party is opened at http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/09/reeses-smore-brownies-and-wednesdays.htmlfrom Wednesday until Sunday.Hope to see you there.Debi BolocofskyAdorned From Abovewww.adornedfromabove.com

I hate to throw away anything either. You really made the most of your fabric with this project! I love this rosette tree and it makes a great focal point on your wall. So pretty! Thanks for sharing it at Gettin' Krafty this week!

Thanks so much for stopping by to share this! I would love to have you come again today, the link party just opened up! Each week I pick two favorites to reshare on the blog, pin, and follow on Pinterest. I would love to see more of 'Your Great Ideas,' and I know my readers would too. :)